A randomized controlled trial evaluating combination detection of HIV in Malawian sexually transmitted infections clinics.

Jane S ChenMitch MatogaBrian W PenceKimberly A PowersCourtney N MaierhoferEdward JereCecilia MassaShiraz KhanSarah E RutsteinSam PhiriMina C Hosseinipour Myron S CohenIrving F HoffmanWilliam C Miller Kathryn Elizabeth Lancaster

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2021)

Combining three distinct HIV testing and referral strategies increased the detection of previously undiagnosed HIV infections within the socio-sexual networks of PLWH seeking STI care. Combination HIV detection strategies that leverage AHI screening and socio-sexual contact networks offer a novel and efficacious approach to increasing HIV status awareness.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
mental health
primary care
healthcare
loop mediated isothermal amplification
real time pcr
palliative care
quality improvement